News Briefs (Oct. 7, 2014)Election Commission meeting Wednesday The Pope County Election Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Election Headquarters, 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. No driving test Thursday No driving tests will be given during the afternoon on Thursday at the Hughes Center in Russellville. For more information, contact Arkansas State Police Headquarters Troop J at (479) 754-3096. Logic and accuracy testing this week The Pope Cou...

News Briefs (Oct. 5, 2014)Yell County Retired Teachers meeting Tuesday The Yell County Retired Teachers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mount Magazine Lodge for brunch. Linda Riley, Area I Director of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, will present the program. For more information, call Phyllis Rankin at (479) 229-4172. 1st & 10 Chili Cookoff The first 1st and 10 Chili Cookoff benefiting People for a Better Atkins and the Atkins Fire Department will be h...

News Briefs (Oct. 3, 2014)Tech Jazz Ensemble concert tonight The Arkansas Tech University Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. today in Witherspoon Auditorium on the ATU campus. Admission will be free and open to the public. The Arkansas Tech Jazz Ensemble is directed by Dr. Sean Reed, assistant professor of music. For more information about public performances hosted by the ATU Department of Music, call (479) 968-0368 or visit www.atu.edu/music. Taste Al...

News Briefs (Oct. 2, 2014)TAKAHIK season begins Saturday The TAKAHIK River Valley Hikers will open its 17th season with a hike of the Rim Trail on Mount Nebo on Saturday. The 3.4-mile hike will begin at the swimming pool area at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (479) 968-7922 or (479) 886-2625. Special Olympics rummage sale The Dover Special Olympics rummage sale will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at Dover Elementary School. The sale will include clothes, toys, books, c...

News Briefs (Oct. 1, 2014)Opening reception for faculty exhibit The Arkansas Tech University Department of Art will host an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the works of its faculty at 2:30 p.m. today at the Norman Hall Art Gallery.Norman Hall is located on the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville at 203 W. Q St. The event is free and open to the public. Youth Council meeting The Youth Council of the West Central Arkansas Workforce Investment Board will meet ...

News Briefs (Sept. 30, 2014)Cyclones present ‘Boeing Boeing’ The Russellville High School Cyclone Theatre will present the show “Boeing Boeing” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the BlackBox of The Center for the Arts. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Seating is limited. Two Rivers school homecoming Friday Two Rivers High School will celebrate homecoming on Friday. The daytime homecoming ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium a...

News Briefs (Sept. 28, 2014)Deadline to register to vote Oct. 6 The deadline to register to vote in the 2014 general election is Monday, Oct. 6. Those interested in registering may visit the Pope County Clerk’s Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to register. For more information including voter registration or voting precinct, call (479) 968-6064. Taste Along the River and Barbecue Cook Off The Taste Along the River and Barbecue Cook Off sponsored by t...

News Briefs (Sept. 26, 2014)Election Commission meeting today Pope County Election Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. today in the office of the Pope County Clerk to certify the 2014 annual school board election. Mount Nebo Chicken Fry Saturday The 67th annual Mount Nebo Chicken Fry is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in downtown Dardanelle. Events during the day include a tractor and lawn mower parade at 10 a.m., a chicken race at 11:30 a.m., kids activities, a batt...

News Briefs (Sept. 25, 2014)Plainview Frontier Day Plainview Frontier Day will be held on Saturday. A parade will begin at 10 a.m., with a best western dress contest to follow along with booths, bingo, silent auction, train rides, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, kids activities and entertainment. For more information, call Pat Bailey at (479) 272-4766 or Plainview City Hall at (479) 272-4320. National Public Lands Day Event The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Bona De...

News Briefs (Sept. 24, 2014)Accuracy test today The Pope County Election Commission will conduct logic and accuracy testing on all equipment to be used in the runoff election for the Dover School Board at 2 p.m. today. Hospice yard sale The hospice yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the old National Home Center warehouse, located at 1509 E. Main St. in Russellville. For more information, call (479) 264-5461. Bingo canceled Community...

News Briefs (Sept. 23, 2014)Special called City Council meeting tonight A special called city council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tonight at City Council Chambers. The special agenda item concerns the consideration of the veto by Mayor Bill Eaton regarding the Overland Park Subdivision Final Plat. Spirit Night Fundraiser tonight The Russellville Football Booster Club will host a “Spirit Night Fundraiser” at Chick-Fil-A at 5 p.m. today. Everyone is invited to show thei...

News Briefs (Sept. 21, 2014)El Paso, L Street intersection closed this week Bowden Specialties will begin work Monday on the intersection of El Paso and L Street. The intersection will be closed through Monday, Sept. 29. Motorists should consider alternate routes during this time. Salvation Army Angel Tree program Applications for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program are now available by calling (479) 968-5358 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Appointments...

News Briefs (Sept. 20, 2014)No driving tests Tuesday in Clarksville No written or driving tests will be given on Tuesday at the Arkansas State Police Headquarters, Troop J, in Clarksville. For questions, please call (479) 754-3096. RHS to hold tutoring sessions Russellville High School (RHS) will offer free tutoring/academic support in both math and literacy from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to RHS students. Math tutoring will be held in the Guidance Presenta...

News Briefs (Sept. 19, 2014)Dem. Headquarters grand opening today Bill Sorrells, Chairman of Pope County Democratic Committee, announced the grand opening of the new Pope County Democratic Committee Headquarters at 5:30 p.m. today at 703 W. Main St. in Russellville. All party activities will take place at the new location through November. The Democratic Women’s Group will furnish finger foods for the event. For more information, call Bill Sorrells at (479) 964-2980. Ame...

News Briefs (Sept. 18, 2014)American Legion singing tonight The American Legion country singing at 6 p.m. tonight at the American Legion Hut will feature the Williams Brothers. Everyone is invited to come out and hear Ray Williams, Vickie and George Keith perform. Medical Assistant Club ‘Spirit Night’ tonight The Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus Medical Assisting program’s Medical Assistant Club will host a “Spirit Night” to help raise funds for club activities from...

News Briefs (Sept. 17, 2014)FEMA meeting The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a public meeting to discuss the evaluated exercise of emergency response plans at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the auditorium of the Reeves E. Ritchie Training Center across from Arkansas Nuclear One. For more information, call (479) 968-7171. Reddell family reunion Saturday The family of the late John and Arizona Reddell will host its annual family reunion Saturday at Old Post...

News Briefs (Sept. 16, 2014)Election Commission meeting The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Election Headquarters. Ray of Hope Food Pantry grand opening The Ray of Hope Food Pantry invites everyone to the grand opening of its new location at 202 S. Boston Ave. at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The pantry is a faith-based organization that seeks to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families who are in difficult economic situations with non...

News Briefs (Sept. 14, 2014)McAnulty reunion The McAnulty family reunion will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dow Chemical Park pavilion. A potluck will be held at noon. For more information, call (479) 857-0997. Jackson reunion The descendants of Fred A. and Josie K. (Gilbreath) Jackson request your presence at their annual reunion to be held Sunday, Sept. 21 at Old Post Park Pavilion No. 8. The reunion will begin at 11 a.m., and a potluck dinner will be served at 12:3...

News Briefs (Sept. 13, 2014)Yell County Historical Society meeting The Yell County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center, located at 615 N. 5th St. The program is on the history of Mount Nebo and will be presented by longtime resident Tomela Keenan. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. Planning and Development meeting The Board of Directors of the West Central Arkansas Planning and Development Dis...

News Briefs (Sept. 12, 2014)Eagles Roaring ‘20s charity event The Eagles Aerie 3928 of Russellville will host a Roaring ‘20s charity event beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday. Chances, a silent auction, cake walk and jam sessions will be featured. The jam session will begin at 5. Reuben sandwiches with all of the fixings will be served. Eagles is located at 3016 E. 16th St. PCLS Bookends Book Club The Pope County Library System Book Club choice for the month of June is “Blood a...